Peer Mentor

**Position**: Peer Mentor⁣
**Location**:Geelong, Lara, Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula, Golden Plains Shire and Surrounding Areas⁣
**Employment Type**: Casual⁣

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**About Us:⁣**
At Empower Possibility Supports, we are proud to be a trusted disability support provider in the Geelong region. Our mission is to empower individuals with disabilities to build independence through capacity building - fostering meaningful social connections, exploring activities of interest, and developing essential life skills. Everything we do is guided by our values of Respect, Empowerment, and Inclusion.

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**About the Role:⁣**
We are seeking passionate and dedicated Peer Mentors looking for flexible casual work to support individuals with disabilities in building independence, developing social connections, and enhancing their everyday lives. This is a great opportunity for students or those seeking additional work hours. As a Peer Mentor, you will provide 1:1 support, facilitating participants in achieving their NDIS goals, and assisting with transport to activities that support their development. You will play a crucial role in fostering independence, confidence, and meaningful engagement in the community.⁣

⁣**Key Responsibilities:⁣**
- Provide person centred support to participants, fostering independence and confidence.⁣
- Assist participants in engaging with social and community activities.⁣
- Support skill development in areas such as budgeting, social skills, and daily living.⁣
- Encourage participants to work towards their NDIS goals.⁣
- Provide transport using your personal motor vehicle to support participants' community access and goal achievement.⁣
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including case notes and work hours, in accordance with organisational policies.⁣
- Collaborate with participants, families, and other team members to provide holistic support.⁣
- Adhere to the NDIS Code of Conduct and organisational policies.⁣

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⁣**Occupational Health & Safety:⁣**
- ⁣Report all hazards and incidents to your direct supervisor within 24 hours of occurrence.⁣
- Carry out all duties with proper care and consideration for the safety of yourself, participants, and other staff members.⁣

**Other Responsibilities:⁣**
- ⁣Commit to working collaboratively in a team environment.⁣
- Adhere to all enacted policies, procedures, and work practices.⁣

**What We’re Looking For:⁣**
- Passion for supporting people with disabilities, preferred if you have lived or professional experience in disability, mental health, or community services ⁣
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills⁣
- Ability to build rapport and foster meaningful relationships⁣
- Understanding of person-centred support and strengths-based approaches⁣
- Capacity to take initiative and guide shifts with a focus on participant outcomes⁣
- Ability to work independently while being a proactive team member⁣
- Reliability, patience, and commitment to making a positive impact⁣
- Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and training⁣
- Flexibility to adapt to ever-changing circumstances on shift⁣
- Proactive approach to tasks and responsibilities⁣
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confident and clear telephone communication⁣
- Ability to build positive relationships across diverse groups⁣
- Proficiency in using necessary Information Technology systems⁣
- Exceptional interpersonal skills that promote approachability and trust⁣
- Composure and sound decision-making in challenging situations⁣

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**Essential Requirements:⁣**
- ⁣Valid Australian driver’s licence and own a reliable vehicle.⁣
- Ownership of a mobile phone⁣
- Capacity to work 10-20 hours per week on a casual contract⁣

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**Desirable:⁣**
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (must be willing to obtain).⁣
- Working with Children Check (WWCC, must be willing to obtain).⁣
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate. (must be willing to obtain)⁣
- Interest in obtaining Certificate III, IV, or Diploma in Disability, Mental Health, Community Services, or a related field.⁣
- Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or mental health challenges.⁣
- Basic understanding of the NDIS and its frameworks.⁣

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**Why Join Us?⁣**
- Be part of a supportive and inclusive team.⁣
- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle.⁣
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.⁣
- Meaningful and rewarding work that makes a real difference.⁣
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.⁣

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**How to Apply:⁣**

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $34.08 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a valid NDIS Workers Screening Check?

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (required)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- NDIS Workers Screening Check (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 09